How many oysters are in a peck?

There is no definite number of oysters in a peck. A peck is defined as a quarter of a bushel of oysters. A bushel is also rather loosely defined by weight: anywhere from 45 to 60 pounds.Source:The ...
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How many oysters are in a bushel?

Oyster growers shuck and sort their harvest by size, measuring them according to strict industry standards established by the FDA. One gallon of oyster meat equals one bushel, no matter whether you...
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How many oysters actually contain pearls?

Millions of oysters are nucleated each year, but only a small percentage of those oysters produce pearls. Only 50 percent of all nucleated oysters bear pearls. Only 10 percent of all nucleated oyst...
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